And the Swiss defender accepts another lacklustre display this weekend could once again leave the Gunners taking an anxious glance over their shoulders in the race to secure Champions League qualification.

‘We all know Saturday is very important and we have to show up for this one,’ said Djourou.

‘We need to play football the way we did against Manchester City and Wolves.

‘Unfortunately it was not the case against Wigan but we have to be sure it is there on Saturday.’

The 25-year-old sees the game against the Blues as a way for the team to bounce back.

He added: ‘The most important thing is to come back stronger, and what better chance to do it than against Chelsea?’

‘Chelsea still want to have Champions League football next season as well so we know it is going to be a tough game.

‘Obviously they have a lot of fixtures, the two Barcelona games is maybe a plus for us, but we don’t really concentrate on that.

‘We have to be focused on our game and be focused on what we do best.’